Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2015 17 July 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has been minding children for many years. Children and families benefit from her experience, qualification and ongoing training.  The childminder knows the children well. She plans a wide range of experiences to meet children's needs, which helps them to make good progress in their learning.  Indoor and outdoor areas are extremely well equipped with a vast amount of resources to promote children's play and learning.  The childminder establishes strong relationships with children and parents. Parents say the childminder is 'like part of the family and she cares for the children really well'.  The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding training and she has a secure understanding of child protection procedures. This means children are well protected from harm.  The childminder is a good role model in promoting positive behaviour. Consequently, children behave well and show respectful behaviour towards each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide all parents with precise and sharply focussed information about their children's ongoing progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen the information shared with parents about children's achievements, so that all parents receive more precise details about their children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and the outdoor play areas.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the children and talked to the childminder about her practice.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and sampled a range of other documents.  The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of the views of a parent spoken to on the day.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder teaches children well. She gives children choices and encourages them to make their own decisions. Consequently, children are motivated and they play cooperatively together. The childminder promotes children's readiness for school, for example, by helping them to develop their social skills and follow instructions. She has a number of pets, such as dogs, cats and rabbits. This gives children the opportunity to learn about animals and care for living things. Children enjoy messy activities, such as experimenting with corn flour and water. They show skill when they operate the touch- screen computer and enjoy singing songs that promote their understanding of number. The childminder works well with parents. She establishes supportive relationships with parents and talks to them regularly about the children's needs. This helps them to feel involved in their children's care and learning.

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good

Children's behaviour shows that they feel emotionally secure in the childminder's care. They seek her out for cuddles, for instance, when they feel tired. Children are happy, settled and confident. Familiar routines and effective care practices contribute to children's safety and well-being. The childminder encourages children to be aware of safety issues in the environment. This helps children to know how to respond if they see any hazards. The childminder's home is extremely child centred and play areas are a real asset. Parents say the 'outdoor provision is excellent'. Children thoroughly enjoy free access to two separate and well-equipped outdoor areas. This successfully encourages children to be physically active throughout the day. The childminder offers healthy choices of food, which contributes to children's good health.

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provision is good

The childminder clearly understands her responsibility to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She has thoroughly reviewed the requirements and made detailed notes to demonstrate how each one is fully met. Records and policies to promote children's safety and welfare are suitably maintained. However, there are some inconsistencies in the quality of children's assessment records. This has minimal impact on the good progress that children make. However, it does mean that precise information is not always readily available to share with parents and others if requested. The childminder maintains links with other childminders, which helps her to evaluate her own practice and consider ways to improve. She uses learning from courses she attends to improve her provision. For example, following training on 'Every Child A Talker', she reorganised her play areas to create small and quiet spaces for children to explore.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 312222 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 865015 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Dukinfield, near Aston-under-Lyne. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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